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R391 HHO

1998 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,940 mi
Last recorded124,940 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 HHO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,940 miles

Both outer handbrake cables split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind n/s/f brake

Suggest check front pads

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake just met limits

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer handbrake cables split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Handbrake just met limits

NSF indicator lens damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind NSF brake

Suggest check front pads

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 121,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,943 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind NSF brake

Fail 15 Aug 2011 112,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind NSF brake

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,025 miles

nearside rear lower side light not working

wear in front brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2010 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear lower side light not working

wear in both front strut top mounts

wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,979 miles

nearside front indicator damaged slightly

wear in both front strut top mountings

wear in offside front suspension arm rearward bush

Fail 11 Nov 2009 100,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front indicator damaged slightly

offside rear lower side light not working

wear in both front strut top mountings

wear in offside front suspension arm rearward bush

Pass 29 May 2009 96,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,293 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 58,343 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 58,343 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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R391 HHO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R391 HHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 HHO registered?

R391 HHO is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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